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Posted August 28, 2019
BRAIN featured the store in its April 1, 2017, issue

Shoumatoff, the founder of a Utah retailer with an unusual business model, sold the store to USA Cycling's CEO, Rob DeMartini, earlier this year.

Posted August 28, 2019
Company lost nearly $200 million last year.
Image from Peloton's IPO filing with the SEC.

NEW YORK (BRAIN) — Stationary bike vendor Peloton has filed paperwork for an initial public offering. The company plans to trade on the Nasdaq under the "PTON" symbol. 

Posted August 28, 2019

PETALUMA, Calif. (BRAIN) — Kitsbow, a high-end offroad cycling apparel brand, is relocating its factory from California to a new facility near Asheville, North Carolina. 

Posted August 27, 2019
Courtesy photo.

SAN LUIS POTOSÍ, Mexico (BRAIN) — As the Trump administration upends global trade policy with China with punitive tariffs on bicycles, parts and accessories, Mexico’s Grupo Mercurio is eyeing the U.S. market.

Posted August 26, 2019
Photo courtesy Woom.

BOULDER, Colo. (BRAIN) — Bicycle Retailer & Industry News' editorial staff is preparing a feature on upcoming season youth bikes and related products for our October magazine. The multi-page feature will include photos and reporting about business and product trends for the 2020 season. The feature will provide retailers with an overview of options and trends during the preseason ordering period.

Posted August 26, 2019

After 40 years of bike biz time, I'd like to pass along one key element to those who are steering brands in the modern, digital world.

Posted August 23, 2019

SEATTLE (BRAIN) — Rad Power Bikes dropped its lawsuit filed against an Arizona electric vehicle company on Wednesday that sold e-bikes under the Bam Power Bikes brand.

Posted August 22, 2019

PITTSBURGH (BRAIN) — Dick's Sporting Goods reported store sales increased 3.2% in the second quarter over the same period last year and raised full-year guidance.

Posted August 22, 2019
The rear rack can convert to a scooter-styled seat, and a passenger package is available.

SEATTLE (BRAIN) — Rad Power Bikes’ eighth and newest e-bike is its lowest-priced and aimed at the first-time buyer.

Posted August 21, 2019

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif. (BRAIN) — Emerald Expositions has canceled its Outdoor Retailer Winter Market show, which had been planned for early November in Denver, and which was to have included a bicycle trade area.

Posted August 21, 2019
Matous discusses NICA's success in introducing mountain biking to thousands of teenager and developing lifelong cyclists and outdoor enthusiasts.
NICA president Steve Matous.

DURANGO, Colo. (BRAIN) — Steve Matous, who became president of the National Interscholastic Cycling Association in May, is the latest guest on the Channel Mastery podcast, presented by BRAIN and Verde Marketing and hosted by Verde's Kristin Carpenter.

Posted August 21, 2019

AUSTIN, Texas (BRAIN) — Woom, which has offered high-end youth bikes to U.S. consumers since 2014, is launching its first youth-size mountain bikes this fall.

Posted August 21, 2019
Liv Cycling will debut the full-suspension Pique 29er in September.

NEWBURY PARK, Calif. (BRAIN) — Adapting the 29-inch wheel platform to smaller riders can be a challenge, so much so that most manufacturers spec' 27.5-inch wheels on size small frames.

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